[UPDATED] Najib admitted to hospital, in stable condition: officer

KUALA LUMPUR – Incarcerated former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who is undergoing his 12-year prison sentence at the Kajang prison, has been admitted to a hospital. 

Najib’s officer confirmed the matter with Astro Awani, adding that the Pekan MP is in a stable condition and is currently undergoing the required medical procedures. 

“Yes, (Najib) is in a stable condition and is receiving medical tests accordingly,” the officer said.

It is learnt that Najib has been admitted to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for an undisclosed health condition.

Meanwhile, Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi took to Facebook to express his sadness over the news, urging people to pray for the Pekan MP’s speedy recovery and protection from ills. 

“I was saddened to receive the news that (Najib) had to be rushed to HKL to receive treatment,” he said. 

“To all his family members, I hope they stay strong and steadfast. God willing, the truth will be clear when the time comes.” 

On August 23, Najib became the first former Malaysian prime minister to serve jail time, following the apex court’s decision to uphold the high court’s previous ruling that Najib was guilty of all seven charges in his SRC International Sdn Bhd corruption trial. 

In addition to his 12-year sentence, the Federal Court also upheld the RM210 million fine imposed by the high court on Najib.

A five-member bench chaired by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said the findings of the high court were correct and the defence had failed to raise reasonable doubt. 

The Pekan Umno division had today held a solidarity event for Najib at Dataran Pekan, with Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, who briefly acted as one of Najib’s lawyers during the appeal hearing at the Federal Court, speaking to the supporters who had gathered. – The Vibes, September 4, 2022